Paris, Tenn.—Santa gives a high five to Melissa Tanner as he arrives in downtown Paris today. Melissa is the granddaughter of Ray and Noragene Harding and was visiting from Canton, Georgia. A large crowd was on hand for Santa’s arrival—along with his entourage of Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, the Christmas Mouse and several elves—for North Pole Family Fun Day. In other photos, Mrs. Claus and Special Elf Becky Jackson greet the crowd, Henry Co. Extension Agent Staci Foy helps children create crafts, and everyone was enjoying the trackless train rides through downtown. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the gang will be in his Gingerbread House on weekends November 23-December 16. (Shannon McFarlin photos).

